Debris Flow in Rio Blanco County, Colorado

Debris Flow July 27, 2022 · Rio Blanco County, Colorado

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Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

A mudslide occurred along County Road 5 near mile marker 12 near Piceance Creek as a result of heavy rain from thunderstorms.

The wider storm

Precipitable water values in excess of 150% of normal occurred across western Colorado as monsoon moisture continued to stream into the region. As a result, widespread showers and thunderstorms developed. Weak steering flow aloft resulted in slow moving storms. Additionally, storms produced heavy rain. Flash flooding and a debris flow occurred in Ouray County as a result of the heavy rain. Another localized debris flow occurred in Rio Blanco County.

Began near Rio Blanco (39.8063, -108.1240).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1035800. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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